GETTING SETTLED IN AUSTINAUSTINEWCOMERINFORMATION

Here are a few simple tips that might
help the moving process once you get to
Austin. To start becoming acclimated to
your new community, check out the Austin
Relocation Guide and other community
resources for fun things to do and places
to go, as well as for practical information
like school districts and voter registration
locations.

Call ahead to have utilities connectedat your new home the day before or theday of your scheduled move-in(resources for phone, Internet, cable,gas, electric and other utilities are listedbelow.) Check to make sure the utilitieshave been connected, and follow upon any delays. Make sure your phoneis connected. Ideally, you should havethe phone company hook it up the daybefore you move in.

Most moving companies advise, that to
prevent possible damage, televisions,
stereos, computers, other electronic
equipment and major appliances
should not be used for 24 hours after
delivery, allowing them time to adjust
to room temperature.

Make sure you have payment on hand foryour moving charges. Unless other billingarrangements were made in advance(like with a new company if you’rerelocating in a corporate move), mostmoving companies require payment upondelivery in cash, traveler’s checks, moneyorder or cashier’s check. Personal checksare usually not accepted.

ELECTRIC, AND GAS SERVICES
The following companies offer either
electric, light, gas services or all three: